I love the whole concept of PTI's Friendship Jar stamp set series. We have always used Mason jars as drinking glasses in my house (they are rather shatter proof) and there is something especially summer-y, drinking a vodka tonic out of a mason jar filled with ice and lime...I digress! Anyway last September a very dear sweet friend of mine (like a sister) was married and it was a fabulous, mostly home made wedding, under a big white
backyard. She made all of the paper products (ie: the invitations, placecards, signs, tags on the wedding favors, ect.) from PTI CS and the wedding colors were Pure Poppy, Summer Sunrise and lots and lots of polka dots. And on each of the tables we had these great big Mason jars filled with all these beautiful sunflowers that we ordered online from Costco! The wedding was stunning...here are a few pictures from the big day, including one of the bride and groom with 3 of my kiddos, who were all in the wedding.
So when this September rolled around and it was their first anniversary I knew the perfect image for their card-the sunflower and Mason jar combo! But I was thinking and trying to come up with a way to make the jar look more glass-like. I remembered the technique of layering Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel (UTEE) and letting it cool and adding more UTEE to give a nice glossy surface. I colored the image, stamped the jar image around it, then completely covered the jar with a glue pen. I then applied my UTEE and heat set it. Well guess what, it looks just like glass! The pictures don't do it justice, but I was so happy with the results in real life. It really looks like glass. You could do multiple layers, let it cool and crackle the enamel...then rub with a light greenish/blue ink to get the look of the old time Mason jars. The possibilities are endless...For the inside of the card I colored in another sunflower image from the set and punched it out, offset with a small circle punch. I know the pictures are all mixed up, I'm still trying to figure this whole blog thing out ;) Hope you enjoy!
What a brilliant idea!! I love the texture that it has. Reminds me of the vintage mason jars. TFS!
ReplyDeleteHey Mariah, thanks for sharing such awesome photos of our friend's wedding! We always use Mason jars, too! I love them, and I too have had my share of vodka and tonic (or rum and coke or margarita....) drinking out of one! Your card is sweet and sounds like it's perfect for the anniversary!
ReplyDeleteMariah, I love the idea, and I love your card! It's great how you used the twine to hang the tag around the jar. Brilliant.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures of cards and weddding! I just ordered the jar set and can hardly wait to get started. Thanks for the tip about making the jar look like glass. I also like how you added detail to the inside of your card. Such fun.
ReplyDeleteMariah this is pure genius! It looks so good on your blog, but I'll bet it's even better in real life.
ReplyDeleteI used mason jars at my own wedding. I covered the outside of large 1 gallon sizes with colored tissue paper and stuck a candle in each for luminaries along the dock (we were married on the lake in the evening), and I used the small tiny ones in the same way only hanging from the trees and the pavilion as lights.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos!
Wow, this is so lovely! Love the fun use of the UTEE for the glass!
ReplyDeletewow - what a great theme you pulled together - all inspired by the wedding. i'm sure couple will be delighted over their card.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fabulous event! The colors are wonderful and I love all the fun details!
ReplyDeletethis was one of my very favorites when i first saw it. still want to try this. thanks for the reminder. :)
ReplyDeleteThis jumped right at me from the entries of everyone's favorite PTI creations! Your card is so beautifully colored and I love your choice of DSP!
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